English
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Faculty: Humanities and Social Sciences | Campus: St. John's | |
| Department: English | Honours available: Yes | |
| Length: Four years | ||
| Prospective students: Fill out our student inquiry form to receive updates from Memorial. | ||
| Department website | University Calendar | |
The study of English focuses on two activities - reading and writing. In some courses, students may concentrate on writing. In others, the emphasis will be on reading and interpretation. But rarely are reading and writing separated. A degree in English is invaluable training in how language works.
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English at Memorial
In the Department of English you will encounter ideas, both new and old, and texts, both experimental and traditional. You will read some of the best works in literature and culture, and you will engage in provocative conversations about meaning, literary history, the future, your identity and your place in the world. All of our programs are designed to help you think critically, read closely, and write effectively.
The Department of English offers select courses on Memorial’s Harlow Campus in England. Live theatre, literary landscapes, social justice in the arts: you can find all that and more across the pond at Harlow.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:
| Intake | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September) semester | March 1 |
| Winter (January) semester | Oct. 1 |
| Spring (May) semester | Feb. 1 |
You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.
You may choose English as your major at the time of application or you can explore your options and declare a major in a later semester by emailing registrar@mun.ca to make your choice official.
Have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses you may need to take in your first year of the English program.
This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.
| FALL SEMESTER | WINTER SEMESTER |
|---|---|
| English 1090 (critical reading and writing (CRW) course) |
English 1191, 1192, 1193 or 1110 (all are CRW courses) |
| first required language study (LS) course1 | second required LS course1 |
| first required quantitative reasoning (QR) course | second required QR course |
| minor program course | minor program course |
| elective (breadth of knowledge course encouraged) |
elective (breadth of knowledge course encouraged) |
- Both LS courses must be in the same language. If your first language is not English and you do not meet the standards for entry into regular first-year English courses you may use English 1020 and 1021 to fulfill this requirement. Such students are permitted to complete up to an additional six credit hours in English CRW courses at the 1000 level in order to fulfill the CRW requirement.
Further assistance
For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.
For additional program information, visit the Department of English or contact Wendy Mosdell-Wadman, Manager of Academic Programs.
Degree maps are navigational tools, designed to help you make the right choices throughout your bachelor of arts degree. They cover information pertaining to your studies, provide study tips, career guidance, suggestions for involvement, advice on go abroad activities and on your well being.
An English degree is good preparation for further education and virtually any career as it teaches critical thinking and skilled communication. A few employment areas:
- print and digital journalism
- media and publishing
- editing and proofreading
- advertising, marketing and public relations
- teaching and education
Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.